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Management Of Adolescent Depression In The Primary Care Setting: An Educational Program For Providers, Kelly Clow
Management Of Adolescent Depression In The Primary Care Setting: An Educational Program For Providers, Kelly Clow
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Background: The prevalence of adolescent depression is estimated at 15-20% in the general population and often under-treated. The primary care provider is in a prime position to identify and treat depression in this age group. However, many providers feel uncomfortable with treating and managing depression in adolescents, due to a lack of education or experience. Purpose: The focus of this quality improvement project was to educate primary care providers on the current recommendations for the management of adolescent depression and provide an education sheet for both the medical and non-medical treatment of adolescent depression. An educational intervention was presented to …